General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Are original nissans the way to go or should I just go for some aftermarket jobbies like EBC etc which ones are pretty good? Thanks

Cherry red pearl TT, private plate, heading north on the A1, then across the M62, then into Blackpool, this Friday (coming) :D Well that'll be me then :D if it makes it :nelson: 'kin hope so :confused: Wave, flash or honk if you see me........................... and knowing me, I'll probably be totally oblivious to everyone else on the road ;) and ignor you! :rofl: :rofl: Hope the suns out this weekend as well :cool:

Drove past a car sales plot on monday, in Calow, Chesterfield. Seen a red ZX on a G-Plate, Twin Turbo, Full Leather, the guy was just buying it.

Any thoughts/opinions/experiences on using Slick 50 in a Zed, both in the engine (N/A) and gearbox (auto) ??? What would be the recommendation on the best oil to use??? (4 days and counting until Planet Z arrives at this location)

Had a weird steering problem on the 300 the other day. It's been feeling light and like it's not connected to the wheels for the first 15-20 miles of driving for a while now but I was driving her the other day and until a certain amount of lock (at over about 40mph) it went really heavy. But if I was turning a tightish corner it was really heavy then all of a sudden it went light and the steering jerked because I was pulling on it so much so I had to correct. In towns it doesn't seem to happen at all. What do we think this problem is? U.J? Speed sensitivity sensor? Rack? Fluid? Any help would of course be appreciated. Cheers Ivan

hi all i was thinking of putting my new gauges (4) in the glove box, not on the inside but on the ouside (above lock) how difficult would this be to route all the hoses and wires there (mechanical ones!) cheers Jim

Kitted up and had a nice looking spoiler Getting common in morecambe every other cars a bloody zed :p Kirbz

Just been looking on the thai 300zx club web site and come across a little 'how to' get new look headlights. I know there is better ways of doing this but at a cost of around 0p is this a good idea. Will it result in leaky headlights? Will it look crap? Suggestions please.... http://www.thai300zx.com/tech/DIY3_New_Lamp.html

Does anyone know what torque these should be tightened to? Also is loctite needed? Thanks Dave

my car as just started to blow white smoke it was running on 15psi of boost and had cat bypass pipes fitted not long ago ive cheaked the oil and water and no signs of headgasket prob dose it sound like the turbos?? (whats the best way of cheaking) could it be anything else less pricey? it its turbos what are the best options and ruff prices? steve

anyone know what wheels these are or where i could get them from?

Silver Z at the Blunsdon hill traffic lights nr Swindon Today at 5ish had broken down with AA man with you :( hope your motah is alright I was in opposite direction in mine (midnight blue)

Hi all, Quick question. Whats the little box with the two braided hoses for that sits under the middle console (more or less under the cigarette lighter)?

If I took my Zed to a garage and asked them to change the PCV valves and hoses. How long do you think it would take them (assuming they are partially competent)!. I had a go myself last weekend and she is still in bits. It's a real arse.

Im after a engine oil dipstick and the sleeve it sits in as my sleeve was kinked by some mokeys refitting the engine and the dipstick was cut short to make it fit through the sleeve!!!!! If anyone has one please contact me as I cant tell how much oil I have(n)t got. I know this should probably be in the WANTED - but . . . . Does the sleeve just slip off and a new one slip into the hole ok - Me and John had a try last month and it seemed to come out so far but I dont know how to get it out and get a new sleeve in - does it require engine lifting?

I know its attached to the rear of the plenum but has anyone got a pic of it in place? Or will it be obvious when I actually look at my engine? Cheers.

Hi all, I'm pretty sure that when i go round right hand bends fast i get some fuel leak from the cap. Is there anyway to repair the rubber seal or does anyone know where i can get a new one that fits?

What a dilema :( Should I leave the sticker saying the radio is coded in the window or should I remove it? It doesn't really look very nice but if I remove it criminals will think I've not got a coded radio and break into my car.... decisions decisions.... your help very much appreciated as always... CheerZ, Andy

What does this mean pls say it could be somthing simple rather than fecked gear box.

Has anyone got these fitted or know somewhere in the UK that sells them?

So..... Tested the coil pack and plug from number 5 against the block this morning and received a nice strong spark. Also tested the number 1 set up and all was well. Totally swapped both coil pack and plug between 1 and 5 and again, just to be sure, tested for spark - nae botha. Plugged them back in and fired it up............still number 5 isn't kicking in. Now I genuinely did read the links that James gave me but they tend to work on the basis that if there is no spark you have a problem. I have a spark but no action :cry: Any assistance would be greatly appreciated before I take it to an auto sparky.

Anyone know where I can braided clutch hose from as mine's just gone pop. Cheers.

After quite a fast run yesterday i shut down the car after the usual sitting until it cools for a few minutes. When i re-started it i noticed some smoke coming from the right exhaust.I blipped the throttle and noticed a little more.After a run for 1/2 hour all was fine. When i started this morning i noticed again a little smoke from cold. Is this the dreaded turbo seals on their way out,the car has covered 74k miles but has full NSH? I've had the car for 2k miles and am about to change the oil what should i use? If it is the seals and it's just on one side should i service both and if it's both how much do i need to spend? Sorry for all the q…

WIB**** parked up near shops on Broadway, Bebington. another Zed on the Wirral????

M1 south J21 - 20 last night about 7.45. Some loon in a black vetra following. cherrz, mickey